Action on hearing

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The various methods of hearing surveillance at work place are discussed some of them being an audiometer, a mobile audiologist, and screening audiometers or 'hearing checkers'. The benefits of hearing surveillance include the identification and protection of employees who are susceptible to Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) and the provision of a safety measure in checking that hearing protectors are used and are effective.

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Managing safely

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The contribution of occupational safety and health management systems to the overall management of risk within an organization is discussed. These systems are vital in terms of ensuring that organizations comply with best practice requirements of business risk management, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility principles, concepts and processes.

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Countdown to ATEX

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The effect of the ATEX Directives on the working practices and the equipments of the workplaces, with potentially explosive atmospheres, are given. The main aim of the Directive is the prevention of incidents and protection of workers operating in hazardous areas and ensuring that all equipment used in dangerous atmosphere operates safely.

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